Southern Adventist University
Southern Adventist University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in a suburb, in Collegedale.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,035 students attend the school. Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southern Adventist University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $20,700, and fees were $850. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,700 and $850 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students3,035 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation Seventh Day Adventists |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1950 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1967 - Current |
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Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate ACEN 02/01/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1962 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $870/credit | |
| In State Students | $870/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $870/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $625/credit | |
| In State Students | $625/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $625/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $39,150 | $39,150 | $39,150 |
| ADN | 70 | $60,900 | $60,900 | $60,900 |
| BSN | 125 | $108,750 | $108,750 | $108,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $31,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Southern Adventist University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 36% | $4,703 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $2,263 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $4,607 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $8,102 |
| Federal Student Loans | 55% | $8,403 |
| Private Loans | 6% | $12,496 |
$21,511
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,607 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,070 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,010 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,558 |
| Over $110,000$25,252 |
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Student Population
2,600
Undergrads
435
Graduates
1,845
Women
1,190
Men
78%
Full-time
22%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
49% |
|
Hispanic |
21% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Asian |
10% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
